The hardest conversations are the ones you avoid. Here’s 10 go-to scripts to make them easier. ➕ 3 more pro tips to handle conflict better 👇 ________ #1. Curiosity > Combat Don’t assume intent. Assume there’s something you don’t yet know. The goal isn’t to be right. The goal is to move forward. → “I can certainly appreciate where you’re coming from. Here’s what I’m thinking…” → “This feels tense. I’d like to understand where you’re coming from and go from there.” #2. Lead with facts, not feelings Stick to what happened, not how you feel about what happened. → “Here’s what I observed…” → “Here’s the impact I saw…” → “Here’s what I think needs to happen next.” Keep it specific. Keep it neutral. Keep it productive. #3. Know when to pause, not push If things escalate, don’t fight for the last word. Fight for the best outcome. → “Let’s take 10 and come back to this. I want to get this right together.” Bottom line: Conflict doesn’t destroy careers. Emotional reactivity to it ...